Ricca's in Teignbridge

Booked table for 6 people. Food was excellent, fantastic service, really friendly staff. Would definitely recommend

Good very disappointing. Service friendly and anxious to please

pictures can tell how nice the food. Will come again. The service is good as well.

Waitress was very helpful. Atmosphere was ok considering it was midweek! I ordered Carbonara. It was nicely presented. However I felt the sauce tasted artificial. Almost like powdered sauce mix, which was disappointing. As it is an Italian restaurant, I would expect it to be made from scratch with fresh produce!

Following a visit to the races we decided to stay in Newton abbot for a meal afterwards. Having never visited before we walked through the town and decided to visit ricca's. The service and food were excellent. I would highly recommend a visit.

We enjoyed a really nice meal at Riccas. The food was great as was the service and atmosphere. Will definitely be going again

The food was amazing so complements to the chef, as for the female waitress with arm in sling she was rude and made a unnecessary comment to 1 of my party members which reduced her 2 tears we were having a lovely family evening up until this point. I don’t think it’s acceptable for a member of staff to speak to a customer in that manor very poor

Such an amazing place. Always warm and welcoming, great service and fantastic food. Great menu to choose from, keeps us coming back again and again!

Great Italian food, full of flavour. Great portion sizes too. A perfect date night venue.

We visiting Ricca's for an early evening family meal in August. The service was good, although it got hard to attract attention as they got busier,and the food very nice. We asked if they had any colouring for children, which they didn't-but this would be a perk they could offer their family diners

First time here. could not fault the food or service. will go again for sure.

Good food and really friendly staff

Booked Ricca's for a surprise 60th Birthday. After reading the latest reviews I was a bit worried but I need not have worried as the food and service was excellent. They had no problem with us decorating the table or bringing a birthday cake. The waitress was fun and very helpful and a credit to Ricca's. There were 17 of us and all the meals came out together and were hot. I would defiantly recommend to try and ignore the negative reviews.

Delicious food and great staff, well done guys...

Cant recommend this place enough

Great find whilst on holiday , great service and food

Went in for the first time today and I felt like I had to leave a review just because we had an amazing experience with them. Food was delicious with big portions, atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, friendly staff and very clean restaurant. Thank you, we will definitely be back!

A real shame that this restaurant appears to have done down hill since new owners have come in. Visited with my wife and 4 friends on Saturday evening, initially welcome was fine but we then waited an hour before our food order was taken. And that was only because we asked if we could order. We did have a few olives on the table to start with but the waitress managed to drop one from the bowl on my trousers leaving a nice oil stain! We had planned on ordering starters but because of the lengthy delay we jumped straight to a main course as everyone was very hungry. When it arrived my Pollo Eldorado was clearly overdone with the tortillas burnt. My wife’s chicken dish had also been overdone, the vegetables were way overcooked and the sauce was over reduced and greasy. There was absolutely no point in raising these concerns because the food was edible and had taken so long…..we ate it. Perhaps dessert would save the day, sadly we again had to ask for a menu as no one attended to us. It was then decided to skip that course in any case as one couple had a train to catch and there was very little time left. We had been in the restaurant since 740pm and it was now 1020pm with one course! We all paid and left but sadly this is not the place it was. My wife and myself have been visiting since opening and indeed visited for my birthday celebration in April when it was first class. We then visited again with another couple a few weeks later which is when we found out the business had new owners. Regrettably we left without ordering due to a totally unprofessional attitude from a member of staff that made all of us feel very uncomfortable. Nevertheless we thought we would give the place another try , hence the most recent visit. Unfortunately it rather looks like standards are not the same and we will certainly not be in a hurry to return. A real shame as this was our go to place and we have taken many friends and family over the years.

Food is fantastic, service is good, as we didn't book a table they still found us a place, would highly recommend this restaurant

Very good we ordered the bolognaise carbonari and tiramisu it was all lovely

Great customer service, food came out hot and quickly and it was lovely food, would really recommend and will definitely be coming back!

Advised that the new owners had taken over restaurant just a few days prior. Extremely friendly service. Food superb, both in quality and quantity. Price was most responsible too. First time visit for us. Will definitely return when next in the area. The owner Beto, definitely needs to improve his photography skills though. 😃

I booked lunch for Fathers Day and received an email confirming the booking. When we turned up the restaurant was closed! No email or telephone to advise us and obviously being Father’s Day we were unable to get in anywhere else. I have since emailed the restaurant but as of yet received no apology or response! Absolutely disgusting way to treat customers I’m actually surprised you’re still open if this is how you feel is the correct way to treat them!

We came to this place tonight and I was very impressed with the food and friendly atmosphere. The staff are lovely to. The food is very well priced for the amount you get. Highly recommend

Lovely to find a really good restaurant that caters well for gluten free. Had a lovely meal on Sunday evening, a real treat for me to be able have pasta. Lovely staff, food, atmosphere and very good value for money. Thoroughly recommend.

Wrong drink sent to the table and also a wrong dessert. Was rectified promptly. Very nice food and pleasant staff.

My partner and I had an amazing experience at Riccas, the food was incredible and the service was equally as impressive! We will definitely return in the near future, this may just be our new favourite spot!

Food was amazing , stuff was very helpful and kind lovely place definetly will come again.

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great staff. Would definitely recommend. Will be returning soon 😁

We had a starter, and a main. We had a voucher for a free bottle of wine, which we used. We took the wine home that we didn't finish. The starter was bread and olive dressing a d was delicious. My main was a beef burger with bacon and cheese and it was melt in the mouth. I said it was my wife's birthday and they made us a little gelato with happy birthday on it. The service was excellent. The food was excellent. We didn't book. There were no issues.

Fabulous birthday celebration with my husband. Great atmosphere and service. Food vert tasty. Will definitely visit again ☺️

Great service, hot and tasty food. Will definitely revisit. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Upon entering this modern and inviting establishment, one is immediately struck by its welcoming ambiance. The open kitchen, complete with a traditional pizza oven, adds a lively and engaging element to the dining experience. The children's pizza, touted as the best they have ever tasted—and they are seasoned pizza enthusiasts—did not disappoint. The steak was impeccably cooked to perfection, while the risotto offered a delightful blend of flavors. The freshness of the ingredients was evident in every bite. To conclude the meal, the homemade tiramisu stood out as a highlight, arguably the finest I have ever savored. This is a restaurant worth revisiting.

Fantastic food and the staff absolutely amazing highly recommended to one and all for a fantastic evening and meal out!!

This is by far the best place in newton abbot. They make so sure you are looked after and the staff are the most welcoming I've known in town. Thank you for our wonderful dinner tonight and hospitality xxxx

Perfect. Meal was Very GOOD. Same as for the other half. Nice staff ad well.

the best restaurant in Newton Abbot deserves 10 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really nice . Pizza and calzone both fine

We had a wonderful evening with fantastic food and service. The menu had a wonderful choice from Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Arancini Siciliana to Tiramisu - it was just like being in Italy. The food came out in reasonable time and was superb. The staff were incredibly friendly and we can’t wait to go back.

Great Italian restaurant, lovely atmosphere, very efficient and friendly staff and excellent food.

It was an experience which couldn’t be explained. Well recommended.

Our first visit and definitely not our last. The service was excellent and the food was really good with a very varied menu. There was 4 of us celebrating a birthday and after advising them beforehand an ice cream with a candle was presented.

I am ashamed that I went here! Waitresses are getting treated horribly by the older staff in front of my eyes, this is not acceptable. Me and my husband had to leave this bad energy environment. Never going there again.

Wonderful experience. Greeted and seated quickly by smiling staff. The usual offer of drinks accompanied the menu. Menu covered pretty much everything one would look for inan Italian restaurant. Atmosphere was really upbeat with lively chatter all around. Order was taken and food delivered promptly, hot and clearly just out of the oven/pan. The open kitchen is encouraging. Obviously nothing to hide except a hard working chef and his team who worked quickly throughout the evening. It is reassuring to be able to see your dinner being prepared. Food was delicious. Everyone happy. We were never rushed and felt completely relaxed the whole time we were there. Toilets clean and smart. Add to the revisit list for sure.

It's my favourite restaurant in the town. Food is always consistently excellent. Love watching chef work at the pizza oven, hearing the Italian accents. Spice calzone is a must try. Booking table is recommended.

A very good place to eat. Service very good, food excellent.

Excellent food and service, great for a nice family meet up.

Had an absolutely delicious meal here for our anniversary Sadly the service was awful. We had to constantly ask for service our drinks were forgotten. Table was not cleared until we asked. I understand it was busy but not once did anyone come to us until we asked them. Such a shame as the food was great.

My wife and I have visited for the first time this evening and had a truly wonderful couple of hours. A belated birthday treat for my wife, this place was the perfect venue to celebrate her special day. The welcome we received when we entered was first class, Behzad was an absolute legend this evening. His serving and personality is a credit to the place. But, all of the staff were friendly and very attentive. The food was superb. Cooked magnificently. The flavours were just so good. The Chilean Bottle of Red Wine was tasty. We had 3 courses and finished it off with an Irish Coffee and an Amaretto Coffee. We highly recommend this place. It is an absolute gem in Newton Abbot and one we will be returning to for sure. Thank you to all of the team who made our evening a special one. John & Becs x

Been twice, both times were positive. Lovely food, although pricey, it’s worth it. Always kept nicely and fairly quick service.

I came here for a meal on my birthday weekend. They asked at the start if we were there for a special occasion so my friend mentioned it. When my dessert came out, they surprised us by singing happy birthday and there was a candle in it! It was so thoughtful and made me feel like they really listen and take care. The food was delicious and so was the wine!

Great place to eat the food was excellent nothing was to much trouble ,the service was excellent ( a very attractive tall young man there a credit to you) was in control

Always love our trips to Ricca's, food and hospitality are second to none.

Good place to eat friendly staff. Good menue.

We visited Ricca’s on a Saturday evening, really looking forward to an authentic Italian experience. We had booked, were seated quickly and everything was ok at first. Our mains came out extremely quickly after ordering (5 minutes) and once they were put on our table service became non existent. We were not asked if we wanted any more drinks throughout our meal and when plates were finally cleared we weren’t asked if we wanted anything else or a dessert menu (we would have ordered both more drinks and desserts if offered!). I had the ‘linguine pesto Rossi’ which was bland and contained no more than 4 small pieces of chicken, along with 3 pieces of spinach and 2 sun dried tomatoes. My husband had the ‘Pollo alla Crema’ at £20 and this was extremely oily. He didn’t feel well for the rest of the evening. Nobody came to the table to offer us our bill so I had to go up to the bar to arrange to pay. I explained we had been waiting for over half an hour and was just met with a blank look from staff. They knocked the price of our two drinks from the bill but we ended up coming away £40 lighter, disappointed and feeling quite unwell! This is the first poor experience we have had in local restaurants and we will not be returning.

We visited Ricca’s on a Saturday evening, really looking forward to an authentic Italian experience. We had booked, were seated quickly and everything was ok at first. Our mains came out extremely quickly after ordering (5 minutes) and once they were put on our table service became non existent. We were not asked if we wanted any more drinks throughout our meal and when plates were finally cleared we weren’t asked if we wanted anything else or a dessert menu (we would have ordered both more drinks and desserts if offered!). I had the ‘linguine pesto Rossi’ which was bland and contained no more than 4 small pieces of chicken, along with 3 pieces of spinach and 2 sun dried tomatoes. My husband had the ‘Pollo alla Crema’ at £20 and this was extremely oily. He didn’t feel well for the rest of the evening. Nobody came to the table to offer us our bill so I had to go up to the bar to arrange to pay. I explained we had been waiting for over half an hour and was just met with a blank look from staff. They knocked the price of our two drinks from the bill but we ended up coming away £40 lighter, disappointed and feeling quite unwell! This is the first poor experience we have had in local restaurants and we will not be returning.

By far the best Italian restaurant I have been to ìn the South West. Multiple visits, never disappointed.

Decor is nice enough and the host was welcoming but the food was pretty poor and service was also lacking. Pizzas lacked flavour so little sauce that it was very hard to actually locate on or in the pizza. Ribeye steak was too thin to be able to be cooked properly and waiters/waitresses had to be prompted for everything.

Myself and my mother came to Ricca's a couple a days ago and we loved it . Everything from the atmosphere, the cleanliness of the place to the attentiveness of the lovely waiters. The food was delicious and the closest to real Italian food I have had in this country . It was delicious. Reasonable price too. We had some breads with balsamic vinegar and oils, then a starter to share for two people which was so much we took the rest home and two big portions of fusilli al pesto and a couple of Peronis , it came to £50 . Will definitely come again.

very expensive and quite inattentive staff considering place was not very busy - apart from the young gentleman who greeted us and took our order who was fabulous, but the rest of the staff were a bit slow . Food nice but very limited vegetarian or vegan options. also quite a expensive.

My Wife & I visited due to us waiting for our daughter to arrive at Newton Abbot Train Station. We had a fantastic meal. My wife had a lovely chicken dish and I had the lamb on a bed of potatoes and leeks. I also asked the waiter if they also do tiramisu and not only did they do it but it was also home made and amazing. We are so impressed by this restaurant that my Wife and I brought our son a voucher for Christmas for him and his Girlfriend.

Our first visit to Ricca's and it won't be our last. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Good food nice atmosphere. Might be worth the management trains the staff to be more attentive to the customers needs. Otherwise, the evening was very nice.

The meal was probably one of the best I've had in a long time in Devon.

The family just had a meal at Ricca's and it was fantastic. I had the lamb rump with sauteed potatoes and a redcurrant jus which was great. My wife had the burger, and she said it was the best she's ever had. My daughter and her boyfriend both had pizzas and they both loved them! There were another eight of us who also loved their food. The price was reasonable, and the staff were friendly so I would definitely recommend this place for a night out.

Worse Italian restaurant. Sea food Risotto have such poor quality mussels and praws, artificial sauce with overcooked rice, not like arborio. Not home made juice sauce, it taste like supermarket sauce. Overpriced.

So glad we did a quick search of the area whilst visiting and were fortunate enough to find this restaurant and be very impressed / reassured by the great reviews and lavish photography of the restaurant interior. Cannot endorse this eatery enough, it was fantastic from start to finish, warmly welcomed on arrival. Decor was stylish yet very cosy, Xmas decorations were nicely done. Excellent attentive, friendly service, great to be able to see the bar and kitchen areas, food was very authentic, starters and main courses arrived very speedily. Tried the cocktails which were beautifully garnished and very rich and luxurious (piña colada and amaretto sour x 2 because they were so good!), so obvious when a decent cocktail has been made from quality ingredients! Courses were wonderful, authentic textures - ravioli/pasta perfectly al dente, strong flavours, bruschetta crisp and steamy hot/fresh! The marinated olives were very tasty indeed! …it kept on getting better, I’m not normally one for having a sweet tooth but the panna cotta, Raspberry/Lemon parfait and Tiramisu were possibly some of the greatest desert experiences I’ve had. This was the best meal I’ve had in a long while (The Sorting Room, Cardiff), true, quality Italian cuisine! We were inclined to order/spend more than we might normally as we were so impressed with the food/drink, the set menu and courses were very reasonably priced. Impeccably clean and pleasant facilities too, could not fault this business at all, such a great evening. The standard is high along Queen Street, but this was seriously impressive, try it - you will not be disappointed! It’s clear that this restaurant is already very popular - superb establishment!

Had the absolute pleasure of trying Ricca’s new Christmas menu and WOW it did not disappoint! I was torn between every single item on the menu but had the meat fiesta calzone and was blown away by how good it was! Everything was beautifully presented, the food came very quickly and tasted delicious! The restaurant looked absolutely stunning and everything was very authentic. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience, we will be back very soon!

We were on holiday in the area and looking for an Italian for lunch. So glad we found Ricca's it really is very nice indeed. Very quiet but still a good atmosphere and the food was excellent. The Tuscan potatoes are superb!!! Great pasta and great service it's all you need. We will visit again when in the area.

Insane food and friendly staff, would highly recommend, traditional Italian food and large portions so good value for money. One of the best Italian food I’ve had have. Definitely be revisiting soon.

Lovely food, great staff very friendly. Tried the Christmas menu and was great. Lots of options and fresh food. Recommend

I went to Ricca’s with my wife last night for a spontaneous date night. We are regulars to the restaurant as quite honestly; nothing compares anywhere else in the local area. I fondly remember our first visit to Ricca’s where owner, Hilda, proudly told me “I just want all of our customers to feel like they’re eating round a friends house” and this is certainly always the case. The whole team is so hospitable and the food is genuinely out of this world!! I didn’t think anything could beat the king prawn starter I usually go for, but after being able to sample the new Christmas menu last night, I personally recommendation the Brushcetta alla Genovese - it was absolutely unreal and the ridiculously huge calzone meat fiesta was incredible!

We sampled Riccas Christmas menu and it was delicious. We shared the garlic mozzarella bread (a whole pizza) and Brushetta alla Genovese to start, followed by the sea bass. The welcome is always so friendly and the food is delicious. Their Christmas menu is 3 courses for just £32.99! Thank you for a lovely evening as always The Devon Social x

We found this on Tripadvisor as we do most of our places to eat. Well what a high end restaurant it is inside , very smart and spotless . Called with no booking at around tea time , lovely lad served us, very happy to help with our choice of food , explained how things were cooked and what they had in them. Next came the food . Starters were beautiful then mains ….well it was one of the best Lasagna we ever had, and believe me we eat a lot of lasagna. Garlic bread definitely worth having , very differently done to the normal . You must visit if in the area. Shame we found this at the end of our holiday or we would have gone again .

Food was lovely, staff friendly and helpful and the atmosphere calming. We always eat at Riccas for our special family occasions.

Food great, atmosphere good. Was quite busy and only a couple of staff on so the service wasn't the best but we will be coming back again for another round in the future. Lamb was delicious and the tiramisu well worth it! Thanks!

Food was really good, tastiest olives I’ve ever tasted, staff are a credit to the restaurant!

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and quality food. I'll be coming back for sure.

I have been to riccas on several accasions. And have had a great meal..but unfortunately the meal of chicken in a picon sauce was quite greasy. The lasagne was tasty this is why I have I gave it 3 stars ...the staff were very friendly and professional it was just my meal which did not stand up to park this time...

Lovely friendly staff, nice atmosphere and speedy service. Can never fault this lovely restaurant <3

I had so many meals over there lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, fair price, and of course quality food, I never stop going.

Wonderful welcome, excellent food, presented and served well and in very good time. A lovely team. The atmosphere was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening, would definitely recommend and will definitely return! Thank you.

Another really good evening meal, excellent food and service.

Just brilliant 👏 italian executed by perfection I love this restaurant 😋

Tradition italian food cook to a very high standard ,great service ,will be back

What can I say, it was an absolutely amazing meal out, service was spot on, so polite and friendly, food was outstanding! Best meal out I have ever had! We will be back many times, looking forward to our next visit

Lovely food. Good service. Yes I think them offering you a drink when you first sit down would be better rather than waiting for it, but overall it was great and I shall likely return.

Nice vegetarian food. The fish wasn't the freshest...seemed from frozen considering the price but overall a nice place and friendly.

The best Italian restaurant we ever ate in ❤️

Lovely food. Excellent selection. Hot and tasty, just what was needed.

Great food 100% Recommended we will be back 😋

Really good restaurant, there was 11 of us and they accommodated us. The food was fresh, hot and really flavoursome. The children said the Spaghetti bollonase was amazing and just ate it up without being told too. The staff were friendly and available without being stood over you. It was a lovely end to our holiday. Would definitely go back.

A fabulous restaurant with wonderful food and service.

Lovely place, nice decor and delicious food 👍

Table hadn’t been prepared for us even though we booked in advance. Waited 40 minutes for anyone to offer us drinks, drinks arrived and a gin came in a coke glass I asked for a gin glass to be told they have no gin glasses so they poured into a brandy glass.very classy Another drink never arrived at all. I had to call staff to take our order, food came but was slammed down on the tables young girls need to smile more very miserable and obviously cracking under the pressures of being unorganised. The food however was very tasty, but no offer of Parmesan or to check our meals was ok. They took our dessert orders which came but they still had cleared the table of the mains. I had to ask for cutlery to eat the desserts with. Staff need more training and learn to read a room, food was good service shockingly poor. This is our second time and will be our last. A table of 7 spending over £250 and only had 1 drink due to having to keep getting up to ask for some kind of service. Glad to get out spoilt the celebration. and if you want to eat and enjoy just go elsewhere that’s more attentive to customers.

Went for a birthday celebration. Booked the table in advance no table was set up ready. Waited 40 mins for our drink with one drink missing, Food was nice after it was nearly thrown and slammed on the table, no table checks to see if our meals was all ok, no offer of toppings for our pasta dishes like pepper or Parmesan. We had to ask for more drinks and if someone could take our dessert orders, desserts came after another lengthy wait but no cutlery so had to ask again. Service was shocking young girls who have no training or watch the room experience. And need to find a smile would be nice. Came here when first opened but service is very very poor.

The food was lovely, service was fast and the staff were friendly. I personally liked how you could see the kitchen from the restaurant area. I would definitely recommend this Italian and visit again.

Awesome Pollo Alla Crema and very nice atmosphere

We turned up unbooked on a Saturday night the weekend about 500 cyclists descended on Newton Abbot for The Dartmoor Classic. Wanting some pre-ride Italian RIcca's popped up on trip advisor so we turned up on spec. They squeezed us in - it was full and admittedly the service was a bit slow but we were warned so not a problem. Great food and a friendly owner - recommended.

Wonderful food and service. Great atmosphere. Lovely place for wonderful food and service.